Off-Campus Criminal Activity
When a Central Texas College student is involved in an off-campus offense, or investigation, Central Texas College police officers may assist with the investigation in cooperation with local, state, or federal law enforcement. Killeen and Copperas Cove police routinely work and communicate with campus officers on any serious incidents occurring on-campus or in the immediate areas surrounding campus. Central Texas College operates no off-campus housing or off-campus student organization facilities. However, many students live in the neighborhoods surrounding the college. Killeen and Copperas Cove police have primary jurisdiction in all areas off campus. Central Texas College officers can and do respond to incidents that occur in close proximity to campus. If attending at another location, the police that serve that location will have jurisdiction.
Central Texas College police officers have direct communications with city police departments, fire departments and ambulance services to facilitate rapid response in any emergency situation. Any student who violates the Central Texas College Student Code of Conduct or local, state or federal laws off campus that impacts the College may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from college. Students whose behavior constitutes a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and federal, state or local laws not otherwise enumerated herein may be accountable to both the College and civil/criminal authorities. Disciplinary action by the College will not be subject to challenge on the grounds that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed, reduced, or are pending.